The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of STAR
TREK #55 from IDW Publishing. The story is by Mike Johnson, with art by Tony
Shasteen, colors by Davide Mastrolonardo, and lettering by Neil Uyetake.
Roberto Orci is a story consultant.
Following the events from the 2009 film, Spock from the
alternate timeline says his goodbyes to Earth and Starfleet and joins the task
of finding a new home for the remaining Vulcans. He soon finds out that his
help is not wanted, nor is he welcomed among his people. Meanwhile on Romulus, plans are being made to
eliminate the remaining Vulcans. And no one is aware of the developments on the
Klingon prison planet Rura Penthe….
Not sure it was by design or not, but this issue comes
out shortly after the one year anniversary of Leonard Nimoy’s passing.
Regardless, it seems appropriate and is well done. Mike Johnson’s run on this
book has been great; not only incorporating stories from the classic show into
the new timeline, but some impressive original tales as well. Shasteen does a
great job with the likeness of the actors, yet incorporates his style in as
well. Can’t wait to see where things go from here.
STAR TREK #55 is in stores now, or available for ordering
at www.idwpublishing.com.
